Garrick writes that he has dared to alter Hamlet and met with applause, and declares that King Lear and Macbeth are to take their turns next. He expresses his hope that Mr. La Harpe will change his opinions of Shakespeare and comments that he considers Mr. Clement's letter to Voltaire to be wretched.

Genre

Tragedy

Theme(s)

History, Politics and Corruption; Royalty, Aristocracy and Class

Content Keywords

death, madness, royalty, revenge, poison, supernatural, marriage

Context Keywords

stage manager, review

Play

Hamlet

Library

Folger Shakespeare Library

Note

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